Faith. Friendship. A life that reflects Jesus.
Camp Heartbeat is a Christ-centered overnight camp where kids grow in faith, make real friendships, and have a ton of fun. June 15–19, 2026.
Built on faith. Grown by community.
Camp Heartbeat started in 2006 as a small camp for one church family. Today it serves children from across the Salem area, sponsored by New Life Bible Church and The Way Church.
Year after year, kids come back. Many of the children who attended as campers now return as volunteers. That says everything.
We believe kids thrive when they're surrounded by godly mentors, strong friendships, and real teaching. That's what we set out to create every single summer.
Our mission is to create a Christ-centered overnight camp experience where children build lasting friendships, deepen their personal relationship with Jesus, and develop practical tools to live boldly, serve faithfully, and reflect God’s love in today's world.
Ages
June
Per Camper
Here's what a week at camp looks like.
Every day is packed. Kids start with morning exercise and prayer, move through worship, crafts, sports, drama, survival skills, and Bible lessons, then wind down with evening services and night games under the stars.
Location
Camp Taloali, 15934 N Santiam Hwy SE, Stayton, OR 97383
Arrival/Departure
Arrive: 2:00 PM on June 15
Depart: 12:00 PM on June 19
Volunteer at Camp Heartbeat
We look for caring adults who want to invest in kids. If you have a heart to serve and want to be part of a week that changes lives, we'd love to have you on the team.
Contact Anna Karapunarly at (971) 312-1865 to learn more.
Support the camp.
Camp Heartbeat is a registered nonprofit. Your donation helps cover supplies, activities, and scholarships for families who need financial support. Local businesses who give are recognized on our website and at camp. We provide a donation receipt on request.
